225 OPEL ASTRA K 2020 Owner's Manual

18In briefStarting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 249 and
condition 3 285
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 225
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 40,
seats 3 49 and seat belts
3 59
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wetStarting the engine
Ignition switch
● Turn key to position 2.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release after engine has been
started.
Starting the engine 3 155.
To turn the key back from position 2
to 1 or 0, first push the key all the way
in towards the steering column.
Power button ● Press Engine Start/Stop for a few
seconds until green LED
illuminates.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: wait until control indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.

Instruments and controls113Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Select neutral gear.
2. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
3. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop, the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steering
wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop
3 225.
Low fuel Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 214.
Catalytic converter 3 163.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 229.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.The exterior lights are on 3 130.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 133.
High beam assist f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 131.
LED headlights f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System is switched to symmetrical
low beam.

222Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................222
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 222
Vehicle storage ........................223
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....223
Vehicle checks ........................... 224
Performing work ......................224
Bonnet ..................................... 224
Engine oil ................................. 225
Engine coolant ......................... 226
Washer fluid ............................ 227
Brakes ..................................... 227
Brake fluid ............................... 227
Vehicle battery ......................... 228
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....229
Wiper blade replacement ........230
Bulb replacement .......................230
Halogen headlights ..................230
Front fog lights ......................... 232
Tail lights ................................. 233
Side turn lights ......................... 239
Number plate light ...................240
Interior lights ............................ 240
Electrical system ........................241
Fuses ....................................... 241Engine compartment fuse box . 242
Instrument panel fuse box .......244
Load compartment fuse box ....245
Vehicle tools .............................. 247
Tools ........................................ 247
Wheels and tyres .......................249
Winter tyres ............................. 249
Tyre designations ....................249
Tyre pressure .......................... 249
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 251
Tread depth ............................. 253
Changing tyre and wheel size . 254
Wheel covers ........................... 254
Tyre chains .............................. 255
Tyre repair kit .......................... 255
Wheel changing .......................258
Spare wheel ............................ 259
Jump starting ............................. 263
Towing ....................................... 265
Towing the vehicle ...................265
Towing another vehicle ...........266
Appearance care .......................267
Exterior care ............................ 267
Interior care ............................. 269
Floor mats ............................... 269General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products - even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other
changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, fuel consumption, CO 2
emissions and other emissions of the
vehicle. They may also invalidate the
vehicle operating permit.

Vehicle care225If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted
automatically for safety reasons.
Closing Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the
latch from a low height (20-25 cm).
Check that the bonnet is engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct
specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 273.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.

280Technical dataEngine dataEngine identifier codeF12SHLF12SHRF12SHTF14SHTB14XFTB16SHTSales designation1.21.21.21.351.41.6Piston displacement [cm3
]119911991199134213991399Engine power [kW]8110796107110147at rpm4500550055005000 -60005000-56005500Torque [Nm]195225225236230280at rpm2000-35002000-35002000-35001500-35002000-40001650-4500Fuel typePetrolPetrolPetrolPetrolPetrolPetrolOctane rating RON 1)recommended959595959598possible989898989895possible919191919191Additional fuel type––––––1)
A country-specific label at the fuel filler flap can supersede the engine-specific requirement.

Technical data285Tyre pressuresComfort with up to
3 peopleECO with up to 3 peopleWith full loadEngineTyresfrontrearfrontrearfrontrear[kPa/bar][kPa/bar][kPa/bar][kPa/bar][kPa/bar][kPa/bar]F12SHL,
F12SHR,
F12SHT,
F14SHT,
F15DVC,
F15DVH195/65 R15,230/2.3210/2.1250/2.5250/2.5280/2.8290/2.9205/55 R16
225/45 R17
225/40 R18230/2.3210/2.1250/2.5230/2.3280/2.8290/2.9B14XFT195/65 R15,
225/45 R17,
215/55 R16,
215/50 R17,
225/40 R18220/2.2 (32)220/2.2 (32)270/2.7 (39)270/2.7 (39)250/2.5
(36)270/2.7
(39)205/55 R16220/2.2 (32)220/2.2 (32)300/3.0 (43)300/3.0 (43)250/2.5
(36)270/2.7
(39)

286Technical dataComfort with up to
3 peopleECO with up to 3 peopleWith full loadEngineTyresfrontrearfrontrearfrontrear[kPa/bar][kPa/bar][kPa/bar][kPa/bar][kPa/bar][kPa/bar]B16SHT225/45 R17240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)270/2.7 (39)270/2.7 (39)250/2.5
(36)270/2.7
(39)225/40 R18260/2.6 (38)240/2.4 (35)270/2.7 (39)270/2.7 (39)270/2.7
(39)290/2.9
(42)205/55 R16240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)300/3.0 (43)300/3.0 (43)250/2.5
(36)270/2.7
(39)AllTemporary spare
wheel
115/70 R16420/4.2420/4.2––420/4.2420/4.2

299Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................152
Controls ........................................ 93
Convex shape .............................. 40
Coolant and antifreeze ...............273
Cruise control ....................114, 176
Cupholders .................................. 73
Curtain airbag system .................. 65
Curve lighting.............................. 134
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............134
Declaration of conformity ............287
DEF ............................................ 163
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................163
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......229
Door open .................................. 115
Doors ............................................ 32
Driver assistance systems ..........176
Driver Information Centre ...........115
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 217
Driving hints ................................ 152
E Electric adjustment ......................40
Electrical system......................... 241
Electric parking brake .........110, 171
Electric parking brake fault .........110
Electronic climate control system 143Electronic driving programmes ..168
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control.......... 174
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........111
Electronic Stability Control off..... 111
Emergency call ........................... 129
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......223
Engine compartment fuse box ...242
Engine coolant ........................... 226
Engine coolant temperature ......112
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 280
Engine exhaust .......................... 161
Engine identification ...................276
Engine oil ................... 225, 273, 277
Engine oil pressure ....................112
Entry lighting .............................. 139
Event data recorders ..................294
Exhaust filter ............................... 161
Exit lighting ................................ 139
Exterior care .............................. 267
Exterior light ............................... 113
Exterior lighting ....................13, 130
Exterior mirrors ............................. 40
F
Fault ........................................... 168
First aid kit ................................... 88Fixed air vents ........................... 149
Floor mats................................... 269
Folding mirrors ............................. 41
Following distance ......................111
Following distance indication ......189
Forward collision alert................. 187
Front airbag system .....................64
Front fog lights ...........114, 136, 232
Front pedestrian protection ........193
Front seats.................................... 49
Front storage ................................ 74
Fuel............................................. 212
Fuel for diesel engines ..............214
Fuel for petrol engines ...............212
Fuel gauge ................................. 106
Fuses ......................................... 241
G Gauges ....................................... 104
Gear selection ........................... 167
Gear shifting ............................... 111
General information ...................216
Glovebox ..................................... 73
H Halogen headlights ....................230
Hand brake ......................... 170, 171
Hazard warning flashers ............135
Headlight flash ........................... 133
Headlight range adjustment ......133
Headlights................................... 130